Brake line oops

Boy, did i get hosed!
I bought two 20 INCH lengths of 1/4" nicopp, and four brakeline to 1/8pipe fittings, for a linelock. When i was told "that'll be $45, " i almost fell over dead. I guess i should have shopped around, but i didn't have time, fall fling was just around the corner. (But that is another sad tale).